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Foodbank Teams With Clinic To Serve Idahoanshttps://idahofoodbank.org/foodbank-teams-with-clinic-to-serve-idahoans/
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 20:31:25 +0000https://idahofoodbank.org/?p=14750The Idaho Foodbank teamed with Family Medicine Residency of Idaho (FMRI) for a special food distribution for Idahoans in need. The above picture shows Foodbank President and CEO Karen Vauk with FMRI President and CEO Dr. Ted Epperly at the Tuesday event. The distribution ended up serving nearly 100 households and 488 people during National Health Center Week. National Health Center Week (August 13-19) is a time to educate the public about that value Community Health Centers (CHCs) bring to the populations they serve. For 50 years, CHCs have delivered comprehensive, high-quality, cost effective, and accessible care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. In 2016, Family Medicine Health Center (FMHC), operated by Family Medicine Residency of Idaho, delivered care to 19,255 patients, providing translation services for 51 different languages, in six outpatient clinics in Boise, Meridian, and Kuna.

Providers at FMHC screen all patients for social determinants of health, one of which is food insecurity. Food insecurity can increase the risk of developing a chronic disease, prevent effective chronic disease management, increase the likelihood of hospitalization, and result in poorer patient outcomes and higher treatment costs. Based on the most recent Map the Meal Gap study, 14% of Idaho’s residents had food insecurities; 232,180 people or 1 in 7. Of these 232,180 people, 29.4% are ineligible for any public assistance and must rely on the private charity network, such as The Idaho Foodbank and its partners.

This year, during National Health Center Week, FMHC and The Idaho Foodbank collaborated to improve both the awareness of our community about the issue of food insecurity in Idaho and the overall health of our community.

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the North Central Idaho Branch Manager, the Receptionist will provide telephone and in-person customer service reception for The Idaho Foodbank and support services to the work of the North Central Idaho Branch, including clerical and assisting with volunteer activities.

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Picnic in the Park Extends Service Dates for Some Parkshttps://idahofoodbank.org/picnic-in-the-park-extends-service-dates-for-some-parks/
Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:04:51 +0000https://idahofoodbank.org/?p=14736While Picnic in the Park at most of the 25 locations around Boise will be wrapping up on Friday, August 11, there are a few you can still access for food into next week. Below, you’ll find a list of where you can go and when to receive a free lunch for children under 18 and a lunch for adults for a low price.

Job Summary:The Idaho Foodbank Volunteer Program Coordinator facilitates individual, group and corporate involvement in the Foodbank’s mission through networking, activities and other communication channels. The Volunteer Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and tracking of food drives; and for the cultivation, recruitment, placement, tracking, training and recognition of volunteers for the Southwest Idaho Regional facility in Boise, as well as coordinating these same efforts for continuity with Foodbank locations statewide.

On August 10th, Mix 106held the 5th annual Backpack Buddy Drive to benefit The Idaho Foodbank’s Backpack Program. Mix 106 DJs Mike Kasper and Nicole Hanks graciously put in a 12-hour shift along with Idaho Foodbank staff and volunteers, going from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The radiothon was followed by a food truck rally in Merdian, where 10 percent of the proceeds were donated to the Backpack Program.

Mike Kasper and Nicole Hanks

Nicole Hanks wrote a wonderful post-event thank you to the donors, program participants, volunteers and sponsors, which you can read here.